County of Nevada, CA
September, 2007
HIV PREVENTION COORDINATOR
DEFINITION
Under direction, develops and coordinates all phases of the HIV Prevention Program, including
oversight of HIV education and testing budget, contracts and grants; may plan, direct and
supervise the work of any student interns, volunteers or temporary workers engaged in HIV
educational and/or testing activities; and performs related work as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a journey level classification and incumbent's work is unsupervised and unstructured.
Incumbent plans, organizes, conducts and coordinates HIV/AIDS educational and testing
program efforts in Nevada County.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (Illustrative Only)
Essential:
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Coordinates HIV/AIDS education program activities with outside agencies
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Identifies and maintains community resources useful in implementing program activities
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Supervises the implementation of program activities and provides technical guidance to
staff, other agencies and service providers as necessary to assure compliance with
HIV/AIDS program policy and procedures
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Supervise and evaluate work of assigned staff and provide/coordinate training of same
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Establishes service provider networks and makes presentations before community
groups to promote the HIV/Aids health promotion program
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Researches HIV/AIDS information and prepares copy for bulletins, periodic reports, and
educational materials
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Develop and/or review curriculum and educational material
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Prepares news releases and special features on HIV/AIDS topics
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Plans and/or participates in workshops, institutes, forums, and discussion groups to
promote HIV/AIDS education
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Coordinates with State officials regarding HIV/AIDS program requirements and provides
feedback
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Performs various technical tasks related to the HIV/AIDS program such as conducting
educational presentations, conducting statistical surveys, developing specific health
education plans, and preparing reports and correspondence
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Monitors and evaluates grant programs, and organizes community groups to participate
in grant activities
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
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Principles, methods and materials used in HIV/AIDS education, including motivation,
group work and relationships of cultural patterns to human behavior
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Facilities, media, methods and techniques of disseminating educational information to
the public
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Functions of community health/HIV/AIDS agencies
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Principles, methods and materials of health education and various mass communication
media channels for public information; principles of educational psychology
Principles of management, supervision and training
Community organizations and agencies and community sociological and economic
characteristics affecting HIV/AIDS
Principles of conducting and assessing statistical surveys
Techniques involved in preparing and displaying posters, exhibits, and other educational
visual aids
Funding sources and grant writing procedures; principles of contract management
Environmental health, preventive medicine and epidemiology and the basic principles of
the biology and health related aspects of HIV/AIDS
Personal computer software applications for word processing and spread sheets
Correct English grammar and usage
Skill in:
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Presenting ideas accurately, effectively, and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Demonstrating resourcefulness in gathering data and composing articles and speeches
on HIV/AIDS topics and to using these effectively
Organizing, promoting, and conducting public meetings
Gaining public support and cooperation of public officials, medical organizations,
practitioners and lay groups in furthering well-rounded community HIV/AIDS programs
Preparing and editing effective copy for public and staff information
Developing goals, objectives, and strategies for the full scope of duties
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in
the course of work
Thinking creatively; developing new procedures, methods or approaches to achieve
program goals
Exercising initiative, ingenuity and sound judgment in identifying and solving difficult
administrative problems
Education and Experience:
Equivalent to Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or
community health education or equivalent AND one year of experience directing or
providing staff support to an HIV/AIDS prevention program. A Masters degree from an
accredited college or university in health education or public health is preferred.
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid California driver's license within 30 days of hire.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Mobility to work in a standard office environment, use standard office equipment and
attend off-site meetings.
Manual dexterity to use standard office equipment and
supplies and to manipulate both single sheets of paper and large document holders
(binders, manuals, etc.); mobility and strength to occasionally lift, carry and position
supplies weighing up to 30 pounds; vision to read handwritten and printed materials and
a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and by telephone.
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Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified
individuals who require and request such accommodations.
Other Requirements:
This class description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not allinclusive. Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent. Incumbents may
be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document
and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
FLSA: E